The mayor gave no details on the departure agreement made between the city and McCain other than that a severance package and a mutual hold-harmless pact were involved.

“I did meet with city staff and department heads,” Marne told the North Central News Friday.

“I think this is an opportunity for our elected officials and city staff to go forward together in a new direction. I am encouraged by the attitude expressed by everyone in the city.”

McCain, a Gainesville, Texas native, managed seven cities in the state prior to his arrival in Shavano Park.

Reached by a reporter for comments, McCain pointed to a memo he sent to the mayor May 3, a document highlighting his accomplishments as city manager these past two years.

“I would like to point out some of the things that have been accomplished in the last two years that have generated savings in dollars, efficiency and man-hour time,” McCain wrote.

McCain, in the document, outlined moves he fire orchestrated by each city department.

Notable moves in the memo include the purchase and reception of a new fire pumper truck, technological upgrades in first-responder dispatching, and grants that helped public works with different jobs.

McCain wrote he worked with all of the city's standing committees, having “spent a considerable amount of time working with (planning and zoning)” on updating several sections in the code of ordinances.

“In the area of finance, I have developed two very good budgets that have for the first time included input from the department heads,” McCain added.

“One of the best practices instituted since I have been here is the establishment of the equipment replacement fund.”

Marne was unopposed in his bid for a fifth straight term as mayor. With council elections Saturday, Marne said he's optimistic about the future direction of Shavano Park's city government.

In addition to the pursuit of a new city manager, Marne said he is excited about the experience possessed by new permanent city secretary Zina Tedford – Kirby's former city manager – and by Linda Coones, the interim city finance director.

“We're putting together a really great new professional team here,” the mayor said. “I do wish Mr. McCain the best in the future.”